Quilt number:

585EM

Owner:

Evelyn McAlister

Location:

NSW Riverina

Maker:

Peg McAlister

Country/Place where quilt was made: 

AUSTRALIA NSW

Date:

1941 - 1970

Description:

Quilt made from dressmaking materials in a design probably made up by the maker but resembling 'Courthouse Steps'. The outer border of each block is mitred. Originally it was reversible but during restoration the back was brought to the front, doubling the size of the quilt. The padding is old woollen materials. The backing is a new piece of floral material. It is now machine quilted. 1830 x 1220mm

General Pattern:

Patchwork, Pieced Repeat Block

Quilt History:

The quilt was made from dressmaking scraps in the 1940s at Gilmore NSW by Peg McAlister and is now owned by her daughter Evelyn. It is still used.

Story of Quilt:

Peg McAlister was a dressmaker as well as helping in the dairy and raising 5 children.